The fight that the world has been waiting for finally arrives this Saturday, as the undisputed light-heavyweight king will be crowned when Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol collide.
Both stars come into the eagerly-anticipated showdown in the Middle East with perfect professional records. But, only one will be able to walk out of Riyadh with the WBA, IBO, WBC, IBF, and WBO titles.
You can explore some of the range of props betting markets for the seismic showdown in Saudi Arabia below.
Who’s on the Bivol/Beterbiev Undercard?
Odds
| Fight Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Dmitry Bivol | -125 |
| Artur Beterbiev | +105 |
Bivol vs. Beterbiev Props: Method of Victory
| Method of Victory | Odds |
|---|---|
| Bivol via Decision | +120 |
| Beterbiev via KO/TKO | +175 |
| Bivol via KO/TKO | +600 |
| Beterbiev vs Decision | +700 |
| Draw | +1400 |
Taking into account the records of both boxers, it is easy to see why Bivol is preferred to gain a decision win, while Beterbiev’s most likely chance could come in the form of a knockout.
Fitness could come into effect in the bout this weekend, meaning it will be fascinating to see what condition Beterbiev is in following a ruptured meniscus, which saw the original date canceled.
Therefore, there could be value in siding with the win for Bivol via decision in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Bivol vs. Beterbiev Props: Round Betting
| Bivol | Round | Beterbiev |
|---|---|---|
| +10000 | Round 1 | +10000 |
| +10000 | Round 2 | +6600 |
| +8000 | Round 3 | +4000 |
| +6600 | Round 4 | +3300 |
| +5000 | Round 5 | +2500 |
| +5000 | Round 6 | +2000 |
| +4000 | Round 7 | +1800 |
| +4000 | Round 8 | +1600 |
| +4000 | Round 9 | +1600 |
| +4000 | Round 10 | +1600 |
| +5000 | Round 11 | +1800 |
| +5000 | Round 12 | +2000 |
As mentioned, there is a sense that if Beterbiev wins the gold this weekend, then it will likely come in the form of a stoppage. Therefore, there could be no harm in selecting a round for the Russian-born Canadian to land victory as an insurance.
Beterbiev has scored all 20 of his career victory via knockout, with five of the last six coming in the seventh round or later. His earliest win since 2018 was scored in the second round against Joe Smith Jr in 2022.
However, a later finish does look more appealing in this market. Therefore, it could be worth siding with Beterbiev to win in the tenth, just as he has in two of his last seven fights.
Bivol vs. Beterbiev Props: Will the Fight go the Distance?
| Will the Fight go the Distance? | Odds |
|---|---|
| Yes | -140 |
| No | +110 |
One of the most interesting props betting markets for this fight is whether the bout will go the distance. Depending on who you think will win the fight, it will greatly impact which way you bet on this market.
If you like Beterbiev’s chances, then the likelihood is that the fight won’t go the distance. However, as we are keen on the chances of Bivol to win the undisputed light-heavyweight crown, we like the bet on the fight going the distance this weekend.
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